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Chapter 60: The Deadly Duel Begins
Chapter 60: The Deadly Duel Begins
The dance concluded, and the audience erupted in applause!
Luo Chen clapped until his hands were red. This was Gu Caiyi, the girl next door!
He felt a sense of pride and honor.
Muru Qinglian also clapped with a smile, "Caiyi's dance skills have improved so much. Her solo performance was breathtaking. I’m sure she’ll soon surpass Miss Xiang and become renowned throughout the Dahe Market."
The other spectators were equally impressed.
The mesmerizing effects of integrating magic into dance were hard to imagine.
For cultivators who struggled daily with their cultivation, such graceful performances were rare to witness.
The white mist gradually dissipated.
Unbeknownst to the audience, a figure had already taken the stage at the Dao Discussion Platform.
Dressed in a golden robe, the man’s stern face and piercing eyes commanded attention.
He bowed to the crowd, "I am Pang Renxiong. Thank you all for attending the grand opening of the Dahe Market Dao Discussion Platform."
The entire audience fell silent, unsure how to react.
The man radiated overwhelmingaura, sharp as a sword.
He was undoubtedly a genuine sword cultivator, a Jade Cauldron Sword Cultivator!
Lower-rank cultivators, fearing to offend such a powerful figure, remained cautious.
Pang Renxiong seemed indifferent to their reactions. After a brief introduction, he pointed his fingers like a sword and unleashed a burst of mana, striking the massive hundred-meter-tall monument behind him.
The Dao Discussion Platform rumbled as the grand array activated, spreading spiritual energy through the meridians and fully energizing the monument.
The three gilded characters "Talents List" shone brightly.
Faint names gradually became clear.
"Golden Core Rank 1: Ren Pingsheng of Jade Cauldron Sword Sect"
"Foundation Establishment Rank 1: Lin Qingxuan of Jade Cauldron Sword Sect"
"Qi Refinement Rank 1: Han Zheng of Falling Cloud Sect"
The audience of tens of thousands gasped at the sight of these illustrious names.
Whispers and discussions soon broke out.
For cultivators from remote areas like Dahe Market, this was their first glimpse of the elite figures from the outside world.
They could only imagine how powerful someone hailed as the best in their realm must be.
Pang Renxiong’s voice rang out again.
"The Dao Discussion Platform is open, and the Talents List has been activated. Any cultivator seeking to challenge the great path can step onto the platform to compete and leave their name on the list."
"Each victor can claim one item of their choice from the defeated opponent as a trophy, and will also receive a performance fee corresponding to their realm."
"The higher the ranking, the greater the annual rewards from our Jade Cauldron Sword Sect."
"Independent cultivators are also welcome to compete. Those who perform exceptionally well may join our sect and receive the same benefits as our disciples."
As he explained, everyone gained a better understanding of the Dao Discussion Platform.
They also learned about the Talents List’s function.
By using the Spirit Eye technique, one could view the hidden records of those listed on the Talents List.
Many people checked the records out of curiosity and gasped in surprise.
Luo Chen was also curious about the Qi Refinement Rank 1. He specifically looked up the record of Han Zheng from the Falling Cloud Sect.
He inhaled sharply at what he saw.
"Thirty-two battles at the same rank, with no losses."
"Participated in Foundation Establishment battles, three wins and five losses."
"Who else could be the Qi Refinement Rank 1 if not such a formidable figure?"
As he marveled, Uncle Mi, sitting at the center, shook his head with a sigh.
"As cultivators, we strive for immortality. Focusing solely on combat prowess seems more like the way of demons."
Luo Chen blinked, his excitement dampened.
Excessive combat indeed hindered cultivation and was not conducive to achieving immortality in the long run.
However, there was another perspective.
This platform provided an opportunity for independent cultivators to rise.
By gaining fame and recognition, they could earn rewards and potentially be recruited by major sects.
Joining a sect could mean escaping the hardships of being an independent cultivator and receiving guidance from senior cultivators.
Even joining a cultivation family as a venerated elder would be better than practicing alone.
Of course, this required exceptional combat skills.
Pang Renxiong didn’t stay on the stage for long. As a Golden Core cultivator, he declared the grand opening ceremony officially underway.
One by one, the prepared performances began.
Among them, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators battling second-stage beasts drew the most excitement.
It was rumored that the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect would intentionally capture first- and second-stage beasts for future battles.
With the increasing number of prisoners in the Red Pillar Prison, the Dao Discussion Platform would have plenty of combat events during its initial development.
As long as the arena continues to operate and the martial spirit of the cultivators is cultivated, places like the Dao Discussion Platform are bound to earn spirit stones.
While Luo Chen watched the show, he also observed the expressions of the surrounding members of the Broken Mountain Gang. Although they were amazed by the adrenaline-pumping performances, there was still a hint of reserve in their brows.
Indeed, people are always most concerned about their own affairs.
And today’s grand opening ceremony would culminate in the final and most significant event:
The Eighteen Death Matches!
A familiar figure rode a flying sword onto the Dao Discussion Platform.
Miao Zhen, an outer sect enforcer of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect and the current master of the Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion.
An old acquaintance, he had also been the one to introduce the contestants in previous shows.
This time, his appearance announced the beginning of the final and most brutal event.
"The Broken Mountain Gang and the Great River Gang have some minor conflicts. Today, they will settle their scores on the Dao Discussion Platform, and all of you, fellow cultivators, will bear witness."
"Each gang will send out nine members, all below the Foundation Establishment realm, with no restrictions on their methods."
"Unlike regular Dao discussions, this battle will be decided by life and death!"
"Hehe, if any of you have future conflicts, feel free to contact our sect’s Dao Discussion Platforms in various markets and cities. We will ensure everything is arranged properly."
After a small advertisement, Miao Zhen’s expression turned serious.
"Now, the first battle begins."
"Broken Mountain Gang’s Han Dang versus Great River Gang’s Min Longyu."
With that, he stepped off the platform.
On either side of the massive stone platform, two figures slowly materialized. A massive aura shield, like an inverted bowl, enclosed the platform.
Only the victor could leave the Dao Discussion Platform.
In the stands, the members of both gangs no longer held back, cheering loudly for their own.
Especially the members of the Broken Mountain Gang, who knew Han Dang well, their shouts shook the heavens.
"Han Hallmaster, kill him!"
"Kill that person, the Heart Devouring Tiger is invincible!"
The noise from outside had no effect on the combatants inside.
The two men looked at each other, wasting no words, and immediately unleashed their techniques.
The battle erupted instantly!
In the stands, Luo Chen watched the fight intently, curious about the methods these late Qi Refinement cultivators would use.
He had done his research on Han Dang, the Heart Devouring Tiger.
The Broken Mountain Gang had seven major halls, each led by a late Qi Refinement cultivator.
Over the years, the cultivators of the Great River Market had given many evaluations of these seven men.
Among them, Han Dang was the one with the highest realm and the most ruthless methods.
His selection for the first match also showed how much Uncle Mi trusted him.
However, as the battle began, the situation took an unexpected turn.
That unknown Min Longyu turned out to be an array master.
He calmly deployed a defensive talisman, then threw array flags in all directions.
Han Dang attacked the defensive talisman, making the aura shield waver, but it had no effect on Min Longyu.
He then turned to destroy the array flags. With his skills, he destroyed most of the dozens of flags in the blink of an eye.
Just as he thought the situation was under control and he was about to break the shield, something unexpected happened.
The shattered array flags emitted a golden glow, and hundreds of golden blades crisscrossed, relentlessly attacking him.
Han Dang also deployed his defensive magical tool, but in the face of the golden blades, it was only a temporary reprieve.
Everyone knew it was only a matter of time before he could no longer hold on.
Uncle Mi’s kind smile vanished, his face darkening as he glared at the Great River Gang.
Coincidentally, Wang Hai Chao also looked over.
"Is this one of your Great River Gang’s people?"
"Brother Mi, didn’t you know this already? Why are you acting like a sore loser?"
"Hmph, the outcome is still uncertain!"
Despite his words, the heart-wrenching screams from the Dao Discussion Platform made his eyelids twitch.
Torn to pieces, blood and flesh flying.
This was the fate of the once-feared Heart Devouring Tiger.
The hundreds of members of the Broken Mountain Gang fell silent.
In contrast, the entire arena erupted in excited cheers.
The joys and sorrows of different people are indeed different.
Luo Chen, sitting there, felt a chill run down his spine.
Han Dang’s late Qi Refinement realm was genuine, equipped with a high-grade flying sword, a high-grade defensive magical tool, and a formidable amount of mana, his foundation was rock solid.
His combat skills were also flawless.
Yet, in that peculiar battle, after the initial advantage, he was almost completely helpless.
Is this the power of an array master?
As he pondered, he noticed that beside him, Murong Qinglian’s fingers were tightly clenched together.
(End of Chapter)
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